Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Forbidden Affair: The Man I Should Never Have Known: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

He was incredibly handsome. He had light blue eyes and thick brows. His nose was sharp, and his lips were soft and thin. A bit of stubble covered his jaw, giving him an even more attractive look.“I am so sorry, Sir,” I said quickly, trying to step back. He smiled at me.“Are you alright?” he asked gently.I nodded. Somehow, the moment he held me, the dizziness faded.He handed me a bottle of water. I felt a bit embarrassed, but I accepted it anyway.“Thank you,” I said softly before drinking. I gulped down the entire bottle. I had been that thirsty.“I think you were dehydrated. That is probably why you felt dizzy,” he said. “Are you hungry?”“No, Sir. Thank you again for helping me, and sorry for finishing your water,” I said with a shy smile.“Oh, by the way, I am Leonardo Romano,” he introduced himself.His voice had a slight accent. I could not quite tell what his nationality was, but it made him sound even more charming.“I am Natalia Luciano,” I replied, expecting a simple hand

Natalia’s POVI got up to go home. My whole body ached, and I winced from the pain. I glanced at Sir Marcus beside me. He was still asleep, his arm wrapped around my waist. I carefully moved his hand away. Thankfully, I was able to remove his arm without waking him. I adjusted the blanket to cover him properly, then picked up my scattered clothes from the floor one by one. I headed to the bathroom to get dressed.Before leaving, I decided to check on my child. I opened the door and went straight to the crib. My baby was peacefully sleeping, I had already breastfed earlier. I gently touched the top of her head. I always wanted to see her before going anywhere. I kissed her forehead softly.“I love you, my child. Even if we do not get to see each other when you grow up, you will always be in my heart. You will never be forgotten. I hope you can forgive Mama someday. I am sorry I will not be there as you grow. If you ever get a new mother, I hope she loves you the way I do.”I could not

Marcus’ PovI arrived at my office already in a bad mood. I could not understand myself anymore. This is what I wanted, right? After the contract ended, Natalia was no longer supposed to work here. That was clearly stated in the agreement, and I was the one who made it. But why do I still want to see her? Why do I want to be with her?Damn it.I ruffled my hair in frustration. I needed to see her, or I would go insane. I stood up and decided to go to Natalia’s house. I did not care what she might think. Why do I even want her back, not just in my office, but in my life? When my secretary saw me, he greeted me with a nod.“Good morning, Sir,” he said.“I’m out for today. If anyone comes looking for me, tell them I’m out of town,” I told him. He just nodded again.When I arrived at Natalia’s house, my heart started beating fast. I took a deep breath before knocking on the door. Minutes passed, but no one answered. My knuckles were already hurting, but still, no one came to open the damn

Natalia's POV"Mum, will Uncle Fernan be my new dad?" my son Toper asked. I gently stroked his hair and just smiled at him in response.Fernan has been courting me for a while now. He is the son of my current boss, where I work as a secretary. I got the job through Leonardo, who recommended me to his godfather. Before this, I used to work for Leonardo, but when my younger sister Cassandra graduated from college, she took over my position.When I met Fernan, I was immediately drawn to his kindness. He is not like other men who flirt around. I have never heard any gossip about him dating anyone. He is a bit older than Leonardo, probably in his mid-thirties. I felt a little awkward when he started courting me, knowing that I already had a child. But he was always kind to Toper. In fact, they get along really well.I looked over at Fernan, who was smiling with my son sitting comfortably on his lap."When your mum finally says yes to me, you can start calling me Dad," he said.Toper’s eyes

Marcus' PovI came home feeling defeated. I gained nothing from going there. My chest felt heavy from how Natalia pushed me away. But I will not give up on you, Natalia. You belong with me. Even if you push me away again and again, I will not back down, because I am your husband!As soon as I stepped inside the house, I was surprised to see my daughter sitting at the entrance. She looked like she had been waiting for a long time. I let out a sigh."Belle, my child, why are you still awake? You should be sleeping at this hour," I said. She looked up at me, and I saw sadness in her eyes. I knew exactly why. I picked her up in my arms."I was waiting for you, Daddy. Did you see Mommy?" she asked. I nodded. I gently stroked her long, silky hair and kissed her forehead."Why is she not with you, Daddy? I want to meet Mommy," she said while hugging my neck. I did not know how to answer. Should I tell her that her mother is with someone else now? I did not want to break her heart. I would ra